Breakdown may refer to:

Breaking down

* Breakdown (vehicle), failure of a motor vehicle in such a way that it cannot be operated *

Chemical decomposition Chemical decomposition, or chemical breakdown, is the process or effect of simplifying a single chemical entity (normal molecule, reaction intermediate, etc.) into two or more fragments. Chemical decomposition is usually regarded and defined as th ...

, also called chemical breakdown, the breakdown of a substance into simpler components *

Decomposition Decomposition or rot is the process by which dead organic substances are broken down into simpler organic or inorganic matter such as carbon dioxide, water, simple sugars and mineral salts. The process is a part of the nutrient cycle and is e ...

, the process by which tissues of a dead organism break down into simpler forms of matter * Drop set, also called a breakdown, a bodybuilding and weight training technique *

Electrical breakdown Electrical breakdown or dielectric breakdown is a process that occurs when an electrical insulating material, subjected to a high enough voltage, suddenly becomes an electrical conductor and electric current flows through it. All insulating mate ...

, the failure of an electric circuit or a rapid reduction in the resistance of an electrical insulator that can lead to a spark * Mental breakdown, an acute, time-limited phase of exhibiting symptoms of a specific disorder, most commonly, depression and anxiety *

Script breakdown A script breakdown is an intermediate step in the production of a play, film, comic book, or any other work that is originally planned using a script. Film and television In film and television, a script breakdown is an analysis of a screenplay ...

, a step in the production of a play, film, or comic book

Arts and media

Comics and games

* ''Breakdown'' (comics), a 2000s comic written by Chuck Dixon, and drawn by Dave Ross, about Paragon, the world's first superhero * ''Breakdowns'' (comics), 1977 collection of comics by Art Spiegelman *

Breakdown (Transformers) ''The Transformers'' is an American animated television series that originally aired from September 17, 1984, to November 11, 1987, in syndication based upon Hasbro's ''Transformers'' toy line. The first television series in the ''Transformer ...

, several fictional nervous and cowardly robot supervillain characters in the Transformers robot superhero franchise * ''Breakdown'' (video game), a 2004 first-person action game for the Xbox, noted for unique gameplay mechanics and deeper method of storytelling

Film and television

* ''Breakdown'' (1952 film), a film noir starring Ann Richards *''

The Loveless ''The Loveless'' (originally titled ''Breakdown'') is a 1981 American outlaw biker film, outlaw biker drama (film and television), drama film written and directed by Kathryn Bigelow and Monty Montgomery (producer), Monty Montgomery, the List of di ...

'', originally titled ''Breakdown'', a 1981 outlaw biker film starring Willem Dafoe * ''Breakdown'' (1997 film), a 1997 thriller starring Kurt Russell * ''Breakdown'' (2016 film), a 2016 British thriller film *'' Breakdown: In Your House'', a 1998 professional wrestling pay-per-view event *"Breakdown", an episode of ''The Good Doctor''

Music

Breakdown (music) In music, a breakdown is part of a song in which various instruments have solo parts (breaks). This may take the form of all instruments playing the verse together, and then several or all instruments individually repeating the verse as solo pa ...

, an instrumental or percussion section or interlude during a song * Breakdown (band), a 1980s New York hardcore band

Albums

* ''Breakdown'' (Melissa Etheridge album), a 1999 Melissa Etheridge album * ''Breakdown'' (Old & In the Way album), a 1997 bluegrass album by Old and in the Way * ''Breakdown'' (Paulinho da Costa album), a 1987 fusion studio album by Paulinho da Costa * ''Break Down'' (EP), a 2011 mini album by South Korean Kim Hyun Joong of SS501 * ''Break Down'' (album), a 2013 album by South Korean boy band Super Junior M

Songs

* "Breakdown" (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers song), 1977 (later covered by Grace Jones) * "Breakdown" (Fu-Schnickens song), 1994 * "Breakdown" (Group 1 Crew song), 2010 * "Breakdown" (Jack Johnson song), 2005 * "Breakdown" (Mariah Carey song), 1998 * "Breakdown" (Seether song), 2008 * "Breakdown" (Tantric song), 2001 * "Breakdown" (Clock DVA song), 1983 * "Breakdown" (Queensrÿche song), 1999 *"Breakdown," by The Alan Parsons Project from the album '' I Robot'' *"Breakdown", by Black Gold *"Breakdown", by Breaking Benjamin from the album '' We Are Not Alone'' *"Breakdown", by Daughtry from the album '' Daughtry'' *"Breakdown", by Gravity Kills from the album '' Superstarved'' *"Breakdown", by Guns N' Roses from the album ''

Use Your Illusion II ''Use Your Illusion II'' is the fourth studio album by the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses. The album was released on September 17, 1991, the same day as its counterpart '' Use Your Illusion I''. Both albums were released in conjunction wit ...

'' *"Breakdown", by J. Cole from the album '' Cole World: The Sideline Story'' *"Breakdown", by Meg & Dia from the album '' Cocoon'' *"Breakdown", by

Parliament In modern politics, and history, a parliament is a legislative body of government. Generally, a modern parliament has three functions: representing the electorate, making laws, and overseeing the government via hearings and inquiries. Th ...

*"Breakdown", by Relient K from the album ''

The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek ''The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek'' (often shortened to ''Anatomy'') is the second full-length album released by the Christian rock band Relient K. It was released on August 28, 2001, and peaked at No. 158 on the ''Billboard'' 200. On ...

'' *"Breakdown", by Ryan Adams from the album ''

Prisoner A prisoner (also known as an inmate or detainee) is a person who is deprived of liberty against their will. This can be by confinement, captivity, or forcible restraint. The term applies particularly to serving a prison sentence in a prison. ...

'' *"Breakdown", by Suede from the album ''

Suede Suede (pronounced ) is a type of leather with a fuzzy, napped finish, commonly used for jackets, shoes, fabrics, purses, furniture, and other items. The term comes from the French , which literally means "gloves from Sweden". The term was firs ...

'' *''Breakdown'' by G-Easy featuring Demi Lovato from the album '' These Things Happen Too''

Other media

*'' Breakdown: How America's Intelligence Failures Led to September 11'', a book by Bill Gertz *''Breakdown'', a 2016 novel by Jonathan Kellerman in the

Alex Delaware Alex Delaware is a literary character created by American writer Jonathan Kellerman. The Alex Delaware detective series begins with ''When the Bough Breaks'', published in 1985. Delaware appears in 32 of Kellerman's popular murder mysteries. Kel ...

series * ''Break Down'' (Landy artwork), a 2001 artwork by Michael Landy *'' The Breakdown'', a controversial 1926 painting about the Jazz Age *''The Breakdown'', a 2017 novel by B.A. Paris

Other uses

Breakdown (rugby union) Rugby union is a contact sport that consists of two teams of fifteen players. The objective is to obtain more points than the opposition through scoring '' tries'' or kicking goals over eighty minutes of playing time. The play is started with one ...

, the period of open play immediately after a tackle and before and during the ensuing ruck in Rugby Union *

Lance Hoyt Lance Hoyt (born February 28, 1977) is an American professional wrestler, currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under the ring name Lance Archer. He also makes sporadic appearance for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). He is also known for ...

(born 1977), American professional wrestler who previously used the ring name Breakdown